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  • Employment Opportunities – House of Mercy

    The House of Mercy is a low barrier shelter for adults experiencing homelessness that is open 24/7, 365 days per year. The House of Mercy strives to offer hope, healing, compassion, and safety in a supportive community. In addition to overnight shelter, services include meals, laundry, transportation, social work, crisis intervention, information and referral, and…

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  • Employment Opportunity – House of Mercy

    The House of Mercy is currently recruiting for a Case Manager at their emergency shelter. The Social Services team at House of Mercy provides compassionate and direct service case management and advocacy to shelter guests and visitors – many of whom suffer from mental illness and drug addiction. This position works closely with team members…

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  • 2024 Homeless Services Symposium

    The Homeless Services Network is sponsoring the 2024 Homeless Services Symposium on Friday, June 21, 2024 from 8:15am – 12:30pm at Nazareth University in the Shults Community Center. The link to the Symposium registration form is:https://letsendhomelessness.org/homeless-services-network/hsn-2024-symposium-registration/ Please review the attached flyer for more details regarding the Panel discussion and workshop sessions. Contact Craig Johnson at…

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  • Employment Opportunities (2) – Person Centered Housing Options (PCHO)

    Go to the Indeed links to view the full job descriptionsto apply. Two positions are listed below and two are in separate article. Homeless Outreach & Engagement SpecialistJob Summary: This position will identify, link and work to maintain engagement with homeless populations by utilizing Critical Time intervention model as well as other evidence-based approaches in…

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  • Employment Opportunities – Person Centered Housing Options (PCHO)

    PCHO is currently filling two positions.Peer Housing AdvocateJob Summary:The Peer Housing Advocate position will follow the Housing First Model, providing comprehensive services to household members that have a history of homelessness, behavioral health challenges, and medical disabilities that may be barriers to maintaining in housing. This position will assist households with keeping appointments, providing peer…

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  • Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Waiting List Opening

    The Rochester Housing Authority (RHA) is opening the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) waiting list, formerly known as Section 8. The HCV program is funded through HUD and assists low-income families and individuals to secure quality, affordable, and safe housing in Monroe, Wayne, Ontario and Livingston counties. Applications must be submitted online on the RHA website.…

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  • ROC the Block

    ROC the Block is a community-based hiring initiative that will bring businesses and recruiters to the city’s four quadrants throughout the summer and early fall. With this fun, local, block-party styled event, Rochester employers and residents can meet to discover employment and wrap-around resource opportunities. See attachment for specific dates and times for the events.…

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  • May HSN Meeting – Community Priorities

    The May HSN Meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, May 15th at 8:30AM via Zoom. We will be determining our annual community priorities at this meeting. We would like a great turnout for this meeting to ensure that as many voices as possible are heard. The community priorities are used for planning purposes and are included…

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  • Save the Date – 2024 Homeless Symposium

    The Homeless Services Network (HSN) is excited to announce that the 2024 Homeless Symposium will be held on Friday, June 21st from 8:15AM – 12:30PM at Nazareth University. The theme for this year’s event is “People Helping People – Strategies for Success”. More information will be coming in the next few weeks. Contact Craig Johnson,…

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  • Empire Justice – DHS Application Delays Outreach

    The Empire Justice Center is a non-profit law firm dedicated to making the law work for all New Yorkers. The Empire Justice Center is working on a project to address delays in applying for public assistance, SNAP or Medicaid from Monroe County. Have you applied for benefits? If you have applied and did not receive…

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